Anselm of Canterbury (; 1033/4–1109), also known as Anselm of Aosta (French: Anselme d'Aoste, Italian: Anselmo d'Aosta) after his birthplace and Anselm of Bec (French: Anselme du Bec) after his monastery, was an Italian Benedictine abbot, philosopher and theologian who served as Archbishop of Canterbury from 1093 to 1109. As Archbishop of Canterbury, he defended the Church's interests in England amid the Investiture Controversy.
Anselm of Canterbury (; 1033/4–1109), also known as Anselm of Aosta (French: Anselme d'Aoste, Italian: Anselmo d'Aosta) after his birthplace and Anselm of Bec (French: Anselme du Bec) after his monastery, was an Italian Benedictine abbot, philosopher and theologian who served as Archbishop of Canterbury from 1093 to 1109. As Archbishop of Canterbury, he defended the Church's interests in England amid the Investiture Controversy.
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